The 2025 NBA Western Conference finals will feature a battle between two of the most talented young stars in the NBA.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder will face Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves with a spot in the NBA Finals on the line. Minnesota is chasing down the first championship in franchise history, while Oklahoma City is looking to win its second title. (The team captured its lone trophy as the Seattle SuperSonics in 1979.)
Gilgeous-Alexander is coming off a seven-game slugfest against the Nuggets in which he averaged 29.7 points, 6.6 assists and 6.4 rebounds. Edwards was similarly impressive against the Warriors, averaging 26.2 points, 7.6 rebounds and 5.6 assists across five games while shooting 44.2 percent from 3-point range.
Which up-and-coming squad will keep its championship dreams alive?
Here is everything you need to know about Thunder vs. Timberwolves, including TV and streaming options for each game of the series.
Thunder vs. Timberwolves schedule
Oklahoma City leads series 2-0
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| May 20 | Game 1: Thunder 114, Timberwolves 88 | — | — |
| May 22 | Game 2: Thunder 118, Timberwolves 103 | — | — |
| May 24 | Game 3 at Timberwolves | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling, TSN |
| May 26 | Game 4 at Timberwolves | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN, Sling, SN |
| May 28 | Game 5* at Thunder | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN, Sling, SN |
| May 30 | Game 6* at Timberwolves | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN, Sling, SN |
| June 1 | Game 7* at Thunder | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Sling, SN |
*If necessary
How to watch Thunder vs. Timberwolves: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: ABC, ESPN (U.S.) | Sportsnet, TSN (Canada)
- Live stream: Sling
NBA Playoff games between the Thunder and Timberwolves will air on ABC and ESPN. Fans looking to stream Thunder vs. Timberwolves can watch live on Sling, which will carry every playoff game in 2025.
What is Sling TV?
Sling TV is a popular live streaming service that offers a flexible and affordable way to watch television without a traditional cable subscription. It provides a range of channel packages, allowing users to customize their viewing experience by choosing from various genres, including sports, news and entertainment.
One of its best qualities is the no-contract model, which gives subscribers the freedom to start and stop service as they please. Additionally, Sling TV’s user-friendly interface, compatibility with multiple devices and the option for add-ons like premium channels make it an attractive choice for those looking to streamline their viewing options.
Fans in Canada can watch Games 2 and 3 on TSN and the rest of the series on Sportsnet.
Thunder vs. Timberwolves radio station
Fans can listen to every game of the Thunder vs. Timberwolves series live on SiriusXM. Channels for postseason games are listed on the SiriusXM website.
New subscribers can enjoy SiriusXM for free for four months. Listen to live NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL games, plus NASCAR, college sports and more. Stay updated with all the news and get all the analysis on multiple sport-specific channels.
NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2025
Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason. Some series start dates could move up depending on when previous series end.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Play-In Tournament | April 15-18 |
| First round begins | April 19 |
| Conference semifinals begin | May 5-6 |
| NBA Draft Lottery | May 12 |
| Western Conference finals begin | May 20 |
| Eastern Conference finals begin | May 21 |
| NBA Finals begin | June 5 |
| NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 22 |
| NBA Draft at Brooklyn | June 25-26 |
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